P.iii · Nutrition and Metabolism

Official V4 objective

Define basal metabolic rate and outline the factors that influence it.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

3 exam appearances

2023A Q07

Define basal metabolic rate and outline the factors that affect it (60% of marks). Outline the ways it may be measured (40% of Marks).

64%

2013B Q09

Define basal metabolic rate and list the factors that affect it. (60% of marks) Describe the ways it may be measured. (40% of marks)

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2008B Q04

Define basal metabolic rate and describe factors that influence it (70% of marks). How could you measure metabolic rate? (30% of marks)

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Oral examination

2 stations

2019B · Day 1 · VIVA 8
This viva will test your knowledge of metabolism and thyroid hormone. Define basal metabolic rate.

95% successful
2016A · Day 2 · VIVA 6
This viva tested knowledge of physiology around metabolic rate and went on to discuss metabolism particularly of carbohydrates and the influence of insulin.

Pass rate not reported

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.